Bridge Project Engineer

Michael Baker International

Bridge Project Engineer with focus on inspection and design at Michael Baker International. Collaborating on diverse bridge projects in a growing Baltimore office.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeBaltimore • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Inspection and Assessment: Perform bridge inspections, compile thorough inspection reports, and complete load rating assessments for both simple and complex bridge structures.
Structural Analysis and Design: Perform structural analyses and prepare comprehensive design calculations for bridges and related transportation infrastructure.
Project Documentation: Develop detailed contract drawings, technical specifications, quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and study reports.
Team Collaboration and Delivery: Collaborate with interdisciplinary design teams to support project delivery on schedule and within budget.
Leadership and Mentorship: Mentor entry-level engineers and lead assigned task orders efficiently and effectively.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, with a concentration in bridges or structures, from an ABET-accredited university
4+ years of experience in bridge inspection, design, structural analysis, or related transportation infrastructure work
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Maryland, or ability to obtain licensure within two months of employment
Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work
Proficiency with structural analysis and design software, such as Merlin-DASH, OpenBridge Designer, STAAD Pro, and AASHTOWare BrR
Working knowledge of applicable design codes, including AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation, ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, AISC Steel Construction Manual, and AREMA – Manual for Railway Engineering
Experience with structural analysis and design of steel, reinforced concrete, and prestressed concrete structures
Familiarity with SHA, MDTA, MTA, and VDOT design and construction standards
NHI two-week bridge inspection certification required
NHI Bridge Inspection for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Bridge InspectionStructural AnalysisDesign CalculationsLoad Rating AssessmentsTechnical SpecificationsQuantity TakeoffsCost EstimatesSteel Structure DesignReinforced Concrete DesignPrestressed Concrete Design

Soft Skills

Technical CommunicationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationMentorship

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseNHI Bridge Inspection CertificationNHI Bridge Inspection for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members Certification